People claim that 1031 investors over pay all the time just to avoid taxes.  

Start by talking to a cross-border CPA and attorney to handle taxes and legal structures properly.

As always, make sure to run the numbers carefully and factor in local property taxes and HOA fees, which can vary widely in North Texas.Delayed gratification is key in real estate investing, but with patience, the rewards can be life-changing.Best of luck with your search

What is the interest rate on borrowing compared to the rate you are earning, then take into consideration the tax consequences. 

If you need financial help, ask under the "Finance, Tax, and Legal" forum.

Use tax benefits like depreciation, repair deductions, and tax-free refinance proceeds to offset income, and consider an LLC for liability protection.

You payment is $2,600 plus tax and insurance.

If the purchase is done in cash, as you mentioned, they’d have more flexibility, but they’ll still want to carefully consider the tax and legal implications of the subsequent sales.I hope this helps, and good luck with your client’s deal!

This might make sense, but again, you are just deferring the taxes and now pushing tax from capital gains to ordinary income. 

This allows us to close extremely quickly, which is an important competitive advantage.I don’t know how to read our own tax returns, and I’m certainly not going to read yours.